There were no winners in the Powerball draw on Wednesday night, and the initial value was estimated at 347 million U.S. dollars.
The next draw will take place on Saturday, and the jackpot is estimated to increase to US$367 million, or US$265.4 million in cash options.
The winning numbers drawn on Wednesday, September 1st are 10, 20, 29, 48, 51, red Powerball 17. Power Play is 2X.
In addition to no grand prize winners, there are no new millionaires. Powerball draw.
The player who plays the fifth game will win $1 million. However, players who use 2X Power Play to reach the 5th game will win $2 million in prize money.
Despite the lack of a million-dollar prize, the draw on Wednesday night produced a large number of smaller prizes.
16 players hit the 4th game and the red powerball, each winning $50,000. However, five players successfully hit the 4th game plus red powerball through 2X Power Play and won $100,000. The remaining prize money of the night was between US$4 and US$200.
Lottery winners can get a big prize through a lump-sum payment or annuity. Players who choose annuities will receive a payment immediately, followed by 29 payments that increase by 5% each year.
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